Wasatch County Clerk Addresses Ballot Issues

KPCW has been following the August primary ballot problems in Wasatch County. The statement below is from the Wasatch County Clerk's website. To see the previous statements, click here.

"2017 Wasatch County Primary Election Issues - Second Announcement

Wasatch County Clerk’s office and County Council are actively working with the State Lt. Governor’s Office to correct ballot error issues. Protecting the rights of all registered voters, ensuring the integrity of elections and providing transparency into the process are core values we take very seriously.

We have identified the precincts in the county that received incorrect ballots and have sent post cards informing the voters of the problem. All other voters in the county should now have their ballots if they do not the clerk’s office will be able to accommodate them either by issuing them a ballot or the voters are welcome to vote on election day at one of the following vote centers. This primary election is August 15, 2017. The polls will be open that day 7 A.M. through 8 P.M. Voters wishing to drop their voted paper ballots may do so at any vote center listed.

Wasatch County Building25 North Main Street Heber City Utah

Midway Town Hall160 W. Main Street Midway Utah

Charleston Town Hall3454 W. 3400 S. Charleston Utah

Wallsburg Town Hall 70 W. Main Canyon Rd Wallsburg Utah

This election is a vote by mail election, as required by law vote centers are also available to voters that wish to vote by machine. In an attempt to accommodate issues surrounding this special election and the value we have to run an accurate election we have three more vote centers than required by state code.

If you have any question or concern about your ballot. Please contact the Wasatch County Clerk’s office at 435-657-3190."

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